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Take Care StaffBagged lettuce may seem like one of those true conveniences of modern life. You want to eat more salad, but don’t want to spend time washing, tearing and chopping. But is eating bagged lettuce as healthy for you as a good old head of lettuce? This week on “Take Care,” Kerri-Ann Jennings , a registered dietitian and freelance nutrition writer, answers that question for us. Jennings contributes to WebMD, FoodNetwork.com and other publications.Bagged lettuce better than no lettucehttp://wrvo.org/post/bagged-lettuce-better-no-lettuce
103986 as http://wrvo.orgSat, 03 Jun 2017 11:00:00 +0000Bagged lettuce better than no lettuceGov. Andrew Cuomo has vetoed a bill that would have given farmers a tax credit for giving food to food banks. In the past few days, many healthy food advocates, farmers and lawmakers had been urging the governor to sign the bill into law. Under it, farmers would have gotten a tax credit worth 25 percent of the value of the food they donate to food banks.Cuomo vetoes farm to food bank billhttp://wrvo.org/post/cuomo-vetoes-farm-food-bank-bill
96599 as http://wrvo.orgWed, 30 Nov 2016 09:35:00 +0000Cuomo vetoes farm to food bank billTake Care StaffMany consumers have become concerned with the health impacts of ingesting residual pesticides used to protect fruit and vegetable. This week on “Take Care,” we talk with Dr. Dave Stone about the health implications of agricultural pesticides. Dr. Dave Stone is a toxicologist and director of the National Pesticide Information Center, a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the Environmental Protection Agency.Health impacts of agricultural pesticides http://wrvo.org/post/health-impacts-agricultural-pesticides
79996 as http://wrvo.orgMon, 02 Nov 2015 00:01:00 +0000Health impacts of agricultural pesticides WRVO NewsMany consumers are concerned about the pesticides used on commercially grown fruit and vegetables. But do the pesticides on produce really cause any health problems? This Sunday, on WRVO's health and wellness show “Take Care,” hosts Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen get the answer from Dave Stone, a toxicologist and director of the National Pesticide Information Center. More of this interview can be heard on "Take Care," WRVO's health and wellness show Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Support for this story comes from the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York.Pesticides & produce -- health risk?http://wrvo.org/post/pesticides-produce-health-risk
79938 as http://wrvo.orgFri, 30 Oct 2015 10:35:47 +0000Take Care StaffWhile the taste of vegetables may turn some people off, they contain nutrients that are vital for a healthy body. Turning to popular and creative methods such as juicing or making smoothies is a quick, easy and tasty way to consume these important vegetables. This approach has become so popular in recent years that juice bars have started to open up in some cities across the country. This week on Take Care , Yuri Elkaim talks about green drinks. Elkaim is a registered holistic nutritionist, fitness expert and health coach, as well as a former professional soccer player. He currently writes a fitness blog at U.S. News and World Report. Click 'Read More' to hear our interview with Yuri Elkaim.Going green with juicinghttp://wrvo.org/post/going-green-juicing
53044 as http://wrvo.orgSun, 23 Mar 2014 23:00:00 +0000Going green with juicingTake Care StaffAccording to Ben Vitale, the secret to successfully shopping at a farmers market comes down to one simple statement: “Know your farmer, know your food.” Click 'Read More' to hear our interview with Ben Vitale.To the farmers market you gohttp://wrvo.org/post/farmers-market-you-go
38322 as http://wrvo.orgSun, 26 May 2013 22:59:00 +0000To the farmers market you go